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... also Lake Ainsworth which was an alternative swimming spot as the main beach was closed because of the high surf. The colour of the water was copper, very unusual.

We continued along the coast and reached Ballina by lunchtime. Here there was a very small lighthouse and a large river delta. This is a bigger town than Byron Bay but seemingly with fewer people. We parked and walked along the shopping strip, stopping at the local Rivers store for ...

... weather turned to blue skys and hot sunshine so I ran for the beach. I led on the beach all afternoon, and.......I SWAM! I FINALLY SWAM. The water felt amazing, a great temperature and the waves were great fun. It's the first time i've swam since i've been away and I didn't realise how much I had missed it. Bad news for the day- My kindle has given up the ghost. Absolutely gutted! I've been using it so much lately it's become my best travel companion. Might ...

Day 8 18th December Up and about early as per and in the car heading for bryon bay, as you would expect I was at the wheel. We got into Byron about 12.30/1 ish drove round a couple of times trying to find our hostel ( backpackers village hostel) got in parked up and checked in. Found the room standard stuff really, Luce and I had a private room but shared a bathroom and kitchen/ living area with another dorm this consisted of 4 single beds. When ...

This is it. After so much laughter. After so much disaster. Our dream Adventure had become a reality and what a trip it has been. I couldn't think of a more enjoyable experience than that of which just happened. As I take my seat next to Harry, we tell each other how lucky we are to have each other as friends. I can tell harry has some serious ...

... the day on the beach and maybe head back to the lighthouse to see it in daylight. I got talking to a couple of Canadian girls from Vancouver (in fact the hostel was absolutely full of Canadians!) and they said they'd join me. I was grateful of the company but the girls took ages to get ready and it was nearly 12 by the time we actually got to the beach. Bloody Canadians! It was the first time I'd actually spent part of the day just sunbathing on a beach with no other plans. ...